By
Cailyn Toomey.
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A podcast about the unsung heroes of myths and legends-the monsters! We'll take a look at some monster-centric myths and legends, some not so ancient cryptids, and everything in-between and try to sort out possible origin species, biological impetus for why they do what they do, and why we love to hear about them.

61 episodes available.
A new episode about every
14 days
averaging 15 mins duration
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Welcome to the final episode of Monsters' Advocate! Congratulations on reaching the end with me, lets send the show off with some encounters that are just too compelling to not include~ References War-Time Sea Monsters https://www.top5s.co.uk/5-amazing-cryptid-sightings/ http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wiki/UB-85_Atrocity http://cryptidz.wikia.com/wi ...…

Join me for a scenic tour of the Garden State, and get in on the juciest Quaker gossip! References Moran, Mark and Sceurman, Mark (2004). Weird N.J.: Your Travel Guide to New Jersey's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets S. E. Schlosser. "Joseph Bonaparte and the Jersey Devil". Archived from the original on 2010-02-02. The Jersey Devil & Pine Ba ...…

This week, lets meet some creatures who are probably more scared of thunderstorms than your dog, some creatures that just would really love to meat you, and a race that is mostly known by their absence References Trolls Ármann Jakobsson (2008). "The Trollish Acts of Þorgrímr the Witch: The Meanings of Troll and Ergi in Medieval Iceland" in Saga ...…

Welcome back everyone! I brought you dog friend who is also a god and the sun's BFF~ References Mexican Hairless Dog https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Hairless_Dog http://www.xoloitzcuintliclubofamerica.org/about_xolos Xolotl Maffie, James (2013). Aztec Philosophy: Understanding a World in Motion. University Press of Colorado. ISBN 1-45718- ...…

This is our final episode for the dragon series, so lets go out in style by learning where rainbows come from, nominating 2 monsters for dragonhood, and spending some time with some big Hawaiian lizards References Amaru Steele, Paul R. (2004). "Encyclopedia of Mythic Narratives, Themes, and Concepts". Handbook of Inca Mythology. Santa Barbara, ...…

Welcome back to the world of dragons! this week we're headed to East Asian mythology to learn about Longs, the metabolism of the Uwabami, and what happens when you grant a pseudo-dragon's wishes! References Chinese Long Dikötter, Frank (10 November 1997). The Construction of Racial Identities in China and Japan. C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd. pp. ...…

It's time to turn up the heat dear listeners! In honor of our 50th episode, lets take a deep dive into the realm of dragons and learn why you shouldn't throw your problems down the local well to deal with later! References: Dragon Hall of Fame https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dragons_in_mythology_and_folklore http://www.blackdrago.com/fame ...…

This week, local podcaster fails to come up with a title and we explore why you should always be kind to bats. Sorry for the delay on this one, moving cities is a task and a half~ References: Bat Facts http://www.batrescue.org/batfacts/batfacts.html https://www.popsci.com/bats-immune-systems-are-totally-unique Leutogi Patricia Monaghan, PhD (20 ...…

This week, lets learn about some creatures with fins, and find out how to make some money in the 1500s, what to do if you accidentally kill your mortal lover, and find a possible reason for why us humans have so little hair~ References: Dugong Jøn, A. Asbjørn (1998). "Dugongs and Mermaids, Selkies and Seals". Australian Folklore: A Yearly Journ ...…

This week, lets meet the ancestors of the modern phoenix, and learn why you shouldn't pick up random feathers (especially if they're glowing), meet mythology's hottest power couple, and confirm that ornithologists are huge history nerds. References: Bennu Budge, e. A. Wallis. The book of the dead the papyrus of ani in the british museum. The eg ...…

When disaster strikes, sometimes the supernatural tries to preemptively lend a hand...but are we always ready to accept it?Lets learn about Mothman's extensive resume, a red dwarf with beautiful eyes, and two very sad and one not so sad gals- References: Mothman "Couples See Man-Sized Bird...Creature...Something". Point Pleasant Register Point ...…

This week we finish our saurian studded world wide tour with a cattle rustler in the outback, a dinosaur that just wants to get ahead in Papa New Guinea, and the most famous dinosaur cryptids you've never heard of~ Expeditions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mokele-mbembe Mokèlé-mbèmbé Clark, Jerome (1993). Unexplained! 347 Strange Sightings, In ...…

Life finds a way....and this week, we're going to talk about where and how you might expect to run into that life!! That's right, buckle up for a special two parter on Dinos, Dinos, and more dinos! Because why let the extant species have all the fun? References Arica Monster https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atacama_Desert http://cryptidz.wikia.com ...…

This week, lets do the opposite of literally every rule in the fae book and go towards the light! Who knows, you may just end up crashing the cutest wedding ever~ References Boi tata [The BOITATÁ]. Terrabrasileira.net (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on December 18, 2009. CASCUDO, Chamber , Dictionary of Brazilian Folklore FERREIRA, ...…

I partied a little too hard last week...and so, I didn't finish the episode I intended to release this week on time. Anyone up for a bonus episode instead? Here's a sneak peak at the sort of bonus content you would get if you were a Monsters' Advocate patron! Enjoy~References:http://newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com/2009/01/cannibal-giants-of-sno ...…

This week, lets cozy up with some familiar carnivores in some unfamiliar shapes and learn a little bit more about some creatures of Inuit mythology.ReferencesArtic wolfhttp://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/species/profiles/mammals/arcticwolf/AmarokRink, Hinrich (1997). Tales and Traditions of the Eskimo. Mineola: Dover Publications. ISBN 9780486 ...…

It's almost here folks, the shortest day of the year! Thursday December 21st is the winter solstice, and that means in addition to all the human winter festivities taking place, all the creatures of darkness are getting up to festivities too! Lets learn about the hardest working monster of them all, and werewolf birthday parties!ReferencesKalli ...…

Are you itching for more invertebrate content? Well itch no more! This week, lets take a look at just a few invertebrates and their relationship to mythology in a very special slightly longer episode~References:The Scarab, the Mantis, and The CicadaClausen, Lucy W. (1954). Insect Fact and Folklore. Macmillan, New York.Egan, Rory B. (1994). Cica ...…

Where-hyena? Why, all across Africa of course! This week, lets learn all about the spotted hyena, one of most fascinating cats to ever be called a dog.Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesSpotted HyenaEstes, Richard (1992). "The behavior guid ...…

This week, a reminder to always carry a mirror, and some fun new candidates in the new household pet category!Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesBasiliskFernández, Pollux (1994). Monstruos, duendes, y seres fantásticos de la Mitología cánta ...…

This week is short and sweet, much like the cosmic event that always leaves civilizations all over the world in darkness and wonder. Lets find out what ate the sun.Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesGenera ...…

This week, lets meet a real celebrity, the extra clever eight wonder of the world! Is he a spirit, a phantom, a spook? I don't know, but boy is he a real homebody.Gef Research:http://gefmongoose.blogspot.co.ukhttps://www.historicmysteries.com/gef-the-talking-mongoose/http://asmanxasthehills.com/the-dalby-spook/http://www.isleofman.com/welcome/h ...…

they're long, wiggly, and combine all the best qualities of both a cat and a snake. This episode, lets give weasels a chance, and learn a little bit about the weird and complicated relationship these rodentivores have with humanity.Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@mons ...…

This summer, lets take a swim with one of natures most maligned predators, and take a moment to look at them from a different angle; not as mindless killing machines, but maybe...gods?Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail ...…

A good cryptid is hard to find...unless of course, you have a database! Lets look at tracking cryptids worldwide, as well as how tech is making cryptid hunting easier than ever!Facebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comRef ...…

this week, be vewy quiet, We're hunting wabbits. And by hunting, I mean of course nothing of the sort! So lets learn about some vewy wascally wabbits throughout the world, and check in with our favorite antler sporting bunnies. Sorry about the voice quality and my inability to pronounce Skvader, I am bad at talking and this episode was recorded ...…

Have you ever had an imaginary friend, and they were so cool you wished they were real? Well lets make it happen! This week, find out how to make your imaginary friend a real being in the real world a la DigimonLets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadv ...…

Hello Monster Enthusiasts! It's good to be back, and to show you how much I've missed you, this episode's even got a little extra something to it...We're keepin it local and fresh with a sick new sound and a demon that just wants to be left alone by teens.Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.co ...…

Dear Listeners,Monster's Advocate is going on a temporary haitus, because right now life is just too crazy for me to give you the quality of episode you deserve.Don't worry though, we'll be back May 22nd, bigger and better than ever~Love you all!Cailyn

We all want things we don't have, that's why we wish! This episode, I'll show you how to be a little more proactive with your wishes, by telling you how to ransom magical creatures in exchange for magic! Careful what you wish for~Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoIns ...…

Hi Guys! Sorry this is late and sounds weird, I was sick, which is not great for podcast-making. Anyway I hope you enjoy this silly 20th episode special, I love you all!Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail. ...…

We've done types of monster, and monstrous behavior, but you know what we haven't done? Monstrous locations! And I can't think of a better place to start than a country that once waged a war against a bird and lost. Curious?Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram ...…

Who's feeling frisky? Cats have been around for 9,000 years and they're still just as wild as ever. Let's learn about the ultimate political party animal, and meet some real life cat fairies!Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monsters ...…

Woops this episode ended up being almost double the length of a normal episode! You don't mind, do you? I just have a lot of feelings about bird women, and soon you will too~Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@g ...…

Griffins are pretty cool, who doesn't like a good eagle lion combo? That's right, no one, so lets learn all the ways you can mix and match a griffin and introduce the exciting sequel to griffins!*p.s. A British male griffin is actually called a Keythong now, my bad! You'll get it if you listen.Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadv ...…

In honor of Black History Month, lets see what Brer Rabbit and all the other Brer animals are up to.Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersadvocatepodcast@gmail.comReferencesJoel Chandler HarrisCochran, Robert (2004). "Black fathe ...…

Hey monster fans! I'm going to start releasing on Monday evenings I think, because my mornings are about to get a whole lot busier. Also sorry about the audio quality on this one, my mic was being dumb. Anyway, Please enjoy these deer!Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersad ...…

Happy Valentine's Day Listeners! This week we'll look at some monsters who love to love humans, and I will offer an orthodox suggestion for your V-day plans~Also, I'm doing a giveaway! rate and review on iTunes or comment with what you'd like to hear more of on any of our soc meds and you will be entered to win a DnD sticker set! Winner will be ...…

Don't you hate it when someone touches your stuff without asking? I do, so let's learn about some delinquent monsters who throw stuff, break stuff, pretend to be stuff, and are stuff. Kinda.Lets Be SocialFacebook:www.facebook.com/monstersadvocate/Tumblr:monstersadvocate.tumblr.com/Twitter:@monstersadvoInstagram:@monstersadvocateEmail: monstersa ...…

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